Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Mark Hammond

Drones, lasers, AI on wishlist for evolving battlefield

Priority technologies have been identified by Australia's military as it adapts to rapidly evolving warfare and an increasingly complex security environment.

AAP

Amid choppy waters around ‘secondhand subs’ and Trump, Labor’s sensitivity about the Aukus debate is growing

Labor needs to do a better job explaining why one of the most expensive decisions ever taken by an Australian government should remain in the national interest

The Guardian - AU

FED:Navy chief corrects 'insulting' claim about personnel

Incoming defence force chief Mark Hammond has clarified the role played by Australians on board a US submarine when it sank an Iranian boat as part of its war.

AAP

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Australia appoints Susan Coyle as first female army chief: ‘Deeply historic moment’

Lieutenant General Susan Coyle, the current chief of joint capabilities, ⁠will take over as chief of army in July

The Independent UK

Defence chief says Australian ships ‘ready, capable’ as Albanese calls on US and Iran to reopen strait of Hormuz

Australian prime minister says it’s ‘disappointing’ that there was no resolution on freedom of movement during weekend’s talks

The Guardian - AU

Australia gets its first female army chief, Susan Coyle

Australia will get its first female chief of army, with the appointment of Lieutenant General Susan Coyle to the post.

The Conversation

Susan Coyle to be first woman to lead Australian army in ‘deeply historic moment’

Appointment part of senior defence changes as navy chief Mark Hammond promoted to chief of defence force

The Guardian - AU

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Navy boss to navigate defence through choppy waters

The head of Australia's navy has been tapped to lead the country's entire defence force, with the controversial AUKUS deal just one of his many challenges.

AAP

Underwater drones to give defence force 'real edge'

A defence factory opened in Sydney will deliver the Australian navy a boost to its underwater capabilities, as the government adds to the drone stockpile.

AAP

Australia to spend $1.1 billion on stealthy, long-range underwater attack drones

Australia plans to spend $1.1 billion on building dozens of locally developed underwater attack drones

The Independent UK

Defence industry talks 'cold, hard truth' at conference

Challenging issues including the future of the AUKUS subs deal and the next Trump presidency will be scrutinised at a defence conference in Adelaide.

AAP

AUKUS to withstand winds of political change: chiefs

America will continue to be there for its partners even if Donald Trump is re-elected as president in November as expected, the head of the US Navy says.

AAP

Navy 'comfortable' with response to China warship clash

Australia's chief of navy has spoken about a dangerous incident involving a Chinese warship and Australian military divers.

AAP

Australia confident in subs plan as navy chiefs gather

Navy chiefs have gathered in Australia and a high-level US delegation is preparing to come Down Under as the defence minister warns of perilous times.

AAP

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

AAP

Concern subs facelift delayed but contingency in place

The defence force is plotting the works needed to extend the Collins class submarine's service while it awaits nuclear vessels but delay concerns have arisen.

The Canberra Times

The Canberrans awarded in the King's Birthday honours list

Almost 70 people in the ACT are included in the honours and awards list.

Fortune

3 finance chiefs give advice to controllers who want to be CFOs

Storytelling is an especially important skill for controllers to learn.

ABC News

Fires, floods, and maintenance delays keep Australia's submarines out of the water as navy begins 'high risk' nuclear transition

Until Australia's submarine fleet can go nuclear the navy must keep its near-retirement vessels deployable. It's been a struggle.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

AAP

Australia looks to Sweden for subs help

Navy chief Vice Admiral Mark Hammond is engaging his Swedish counterparts to learn more about extending the life of Australia's conventional submarines.

AAP

Long strikes underpin new defence mindset

Australia is transitioning to an "impact projection" mindset that will enable it to strike enemies long before they reach the shores, the defence minister says.

ABC News

Chief of Navy details Beijing's 'unusual' South China Sea behaviour as Australia prepares for more spy ships off Darwin coast

Australian warships are being "routinely" shadowed by Chinese military vessels in contested waters in the South China Sea, in behaviour the new Chief of Navy describes as "unusual".

The Independent UK

Navy says Australia not deterred by China shadowing warships

Australia's navy chief says the Chinese navy’s “unusual behavior” in shadowing Australian warships in the South China Sea has not deterred operations in the contested waters

Nottingham Post

Villagers pleased new A46 bypass planners have considered their views

"We are really pleased that the input from the village has had a very positive impact on the plan"

AAP

Navy 'evolution' biggest since WWII

Outgoing chief Michael Noonan has praised his successor Mark Hammond as he spoke of the changes ahead for the Royal Australian Navy.

The Canberra Times

'Better than the blue tick': All the Canberrans on Russia's banned list

There are an estimated 44 Canberrans banned from Russia.

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Australian National University

Sydney Morning Herald

246 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.